Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations

5154 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 201
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations serves 558 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 67%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 59% over five years.
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private, for profit
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
25 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
16
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations has grown by 31% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations diversity score of 0.30 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
558 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
558 students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
40 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
598 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
558 students
552 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
40 students
482 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
32%
% Black
83%
20%
% White
7%
33%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,500
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,708
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,559
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
50%
90%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations?
The acceptance rate of Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 90%. Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Florida with low acceptance rates.
What is Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations's ranking?
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Lowest acceptance rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Palm Beach County, FL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Palm Beach County, FL is Everglades University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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